Payroll Specialist

Job Overview

Sanderson is collaborating with a prominent construction and engineering firm to hire a Payroll Specialist to strengthen a dynamic payroll team managing employee payrolls across Ireland and the UK. This job follows a hybrid working arrangement based in Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute accurate weekly and monthly payroll processes for staff in Ireland and the UK.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll functions ensuring timeliness and precision.
• Input, validate, and reconcile payroll information efficiently.
• Conduct manual payroll computations as necessary.
• Manage processing of salaries, overtime, bonuses, and lawful payments.
• Aid payroll reporting and the preparation of payment files.
• Adhere strictly to UK and Irish payroll laws, statutory duties, and pension requirements.
• Handle processing of pension contributions and statutory deductions.
• Administer employee benefits aligning with corporate policies.
• Address payroll and benefits inquiries, escalating complex matters appropriately.
• Maintain employee payroll data within systems and keep thorough documentation.
• Support payroll system upgrades and procedural enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure payroll systems function optimally.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience administering payrolls in Ireland and the UK.
• Professional payroll qualification such as IPASS or CIPP.
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with high accuracy.
• Strong organizational capabilities and proficient time management.
• Analytical thinker with effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship management.
• Familiarity with payroll software and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of additional European payroll systems is a plus.